Does Purdue University sponsor H-1B?
Yes. Purdue University filed H-1B LCAs covering 81 positions in fiscal year 2026.
Purdue University filed E-3 LCAs covering 1 position in fiscal year 2022.
ICE employer reports show F-1 student hires at Purdue University in 2024:
- OPT Students
- 323
- STEM OPT Students
- 157
Hiring Trends
H-1B Salary Data
| Visa type | New Hires | Min | P25 | Median salary | P75 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H-1B | 37 | $47,798 | $60,000 | $78,000 | $99,174 | $134,000 |
Job Titles
| Job Title Filed↕ | SOC↕ | Positions↓ | Median↕ | Mean↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 25-1021.00 · Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 4 | $133k | $128k |
| Post-Doctoral Research Assistant | 19-1013.00 · Soil and Plant Scientists | 4 | $53k | $53k |
| Assistant Professor | 25-1032.00 · Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 3 | $115k | $116k |
| Assistant Professor | 25-1011.00 · Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 3 | $186k | $167k |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | 15-1221.00 · Computer and Information Research Scientists | 2 | $50k | $50k |
| Staff Therapist | 21-1014.00 · Mental Health Counselors | 2 | $63k | $63k |
| Assistant Professor | 25-1054.00 · Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $110k | $110k |
| Assistant Professor | 25-1063.00 · Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $119k | $119k |
| Assistant Professor of Practice | 25-1022.00 · Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $95k | $95k |
| Research Scientist | 25-9031.00 · Instructional Coordinators | 2 | $102k | $102k |
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H-1B Filings
Work Locations
| City | State | LCA filings |
|---|---|---|
| West Lafayette | IN | 73 |
| Fort Wayne | IN | 5 |
| Hammond | IN | 2 |
| West Lafayette | IN | 1 |
F-1 Hiring
| Year | OPT Students | STEM OPT Students | CPT Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 84 | 97 | -- |
| 2018 | 96 | 101 | -- |
| 2019 | 94 | 87 | -- |
| 2024 | 323 | 157 | -- |
OPT, STEM OPT, and CPT figures come from ICE's annual employer report, which is not published every year, so some years may be blank.
Data Sources
- The Department of Labor releases LCA disclosure data quarterly. Figures on this page reflect filings through FY2026 Q2.
- ICE provides OPT, STEM OPT, and CPT employer data once a year, and not every year has been released. The most recent report covers 2024.